Senior Social Worker - Children in Need

About the Role

Shropshire is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Case Management Team on an initial 3-month contract. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to support children and families at key stages of intervention.

Location: Shropshire Contract: 3 months initially Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (umbrella)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families under Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), Pre-Proceedings (PLO) and court proceedings
• Undertake statutory home visits and direct work with children and families
• Attend and contribute to core group meetings, strategy discussions and multi-agency forums
• Prepare high-quality court reports and maintain accurate case records
• Work in line with statutory guidance, local policies and best practice standards

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Significant experience working with CIN, CP, PLO and court work
• Strong assessment, report writing and case management skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.